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Document Type
Article
Publication Date
8-24-2023
Abstract
Eyebrow micropigmentation, also known as eyebrow microblading or embroidery, is a new technique in the field of semi-permanent cosmetics that are used for therapeutic and aesthetic purposes to recreate eyebrow structure and definition. It uses synthetic pigment that is deposited through fine needles into the papillary dermis and remains till the body metabolizes the pigment and clinically fades away by 12-18 months. Similar to other tattooing procedures, microblading involves risks including local inflammation, infection, allergic contact dermatitis, and granulomatous reactions that can occur from months to years after the procedure. We describe herein a case of a 49-year-old female who has persistent erythematous and indurated plaques on both eyebrows after a microblading procedure performed over a year and a half prior to her initial visit.
Recommended Citation
Suleman, S., Villegas, M., Davis, T., Stevens, C. S., & Castaneda, P. (2023). Chronic Granulomatous Reaction to Semi-permanent Eyebrow Tint. Cureus, 15(8). doi.org/10.7759/cureus.44070
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Publication Title
Cureus
DOI
10.7759/cureus.44070
Academic Level
faculty
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